The Managing Director of the Lekki deep seaport, Mr. Wang Qiang, has sought the intervention of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) to review the port’s tariffs, citing significant expenditure demands.
Qiang, made the appeal when he led the Lekki port management team on a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. Dr. Pius Akutah.
The MD highlighted the port’s status as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project, emphasizing the need for investor collaboration to drive its sustainability.
Mr. Qiang also expressed the port’s commitment to investing in infrastructure, attracting investors, and achieving transshipment goals, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda’s objectives.
In his remarks, the NSC boss urged the port to adopt advanced technological innovations to enhance its competitiveness.
Dr. Akutah described the Lekki Port as a modern, world-class facility that should set the standard for excellence in shipping operations in Nigeria and the region.
He reaffirmed the NSC’s commitment to promoting investment predictability and ensuring the long-term sustainability and profitability of investments in the sector.
The meeting explored areas of collaboration, with both parties seeking to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of Nigeria’s maritime industry.
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